It’s time to chase down your dreams with our Executive Certificate in Entrepreneurship & Venture Challenge. An eight-week hybrid program with only eight half-day Saturday meetings that offer business startup instruction by industry experts, business faculty, professional coaches, mentors and the chance for participants to present their startup ideas for one of the two awards ($25,000 and $5,000 business expense funds). Learn about some of our past graduates.
GRADUATION & FINAL VENTURE CHALLENGE ON NOV. 22
The application is open for this cohort but send email to [email protected] for any questions.
Hybrid Schedule Our Sponsors Expert Speakers Expert Coaches Mentors Judges Free Student Support Post-graduation support
The course finale includes a venture challenge where participants will compete for two awards. Two winning startups will receive $25,000 and $5,000 as business expense funds.
Program Topics Include:
- Customer Focused Idea to MVP
- Customer Discovery and Competitors
- Customer Acquisition
- Business Formation and Legal Issues
- Financial Modeling and Fundraising
- Pitch Coaching
- Venture Challenge
How to Apply
Step 1.
Application Deadline: 09-08-25
Apply today for a chance to secure one of the 20 available spaces and one of the full or $1000 scholarships. (All participants will receive scholarships)
Step 2.
Acceptance date: 09-15-25
Applicants will be notified of the status of their applications for enrollment and scholarship. Applicants, accepted for enrollment, will receive a link for enrollment via email.
Step 3.
Enrollment Deadline: 09-22-25
All accepted applicants must enroll by 09-22-25. All enrollee will pay $500 at the time of enrollment. This amount will be refunded to all full scholarship recipients after completing the program (attending all in-person meetings and completing assignments).
Who Should Attend?
Aspiring entrepreneurs with a scalable business idea (not commercialized yet) with high growth potential.
Entrepreneurs involved in developing a product or technology for a startup.
Executives looking to grow their entrepreneurial mindset and implement new products.
Program Fees and Scholarships
Regular Fees: $1500
Most participants will receive a full ($1500) or partial ($1000) scholarship.
For all enrollees $500 will be due at the time of enrollment.
After successful completion of the program, full scholarship recipients will be refunded $500.
Submit Your Application Today!
Contact Us
We are available by phone Mondays and Wednesdays. During other times, and for quick questions you can also reach us by the email listed below.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 734-487-9263
“As an entrepreneur and EMU grad I understand the impact a program like this will have. I am looking forward to working with the participants and helping them develop their ideas. I am also very glad to be part of a team like EMU Center for Entrepreneurship that is committed to helping our community and Southeast Michigan.”
"The EMU Executive Certificate in Entrepreneurship was exactly what I was missing in my business journey. It helped me to redefine and strategize around all aspects of my company and made me a better small business owner."
“This business training experience provided me with the knowledge and skills that I needed to move forward with my startup. EMU helped me connect with business mentors in the community. The didactics were excellent!"
“Overall this program was exceptional and worth every minute. I valued both the structured lessons and the interaction with fellow participants. The feedback helped me, and my company, get better!"